The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is a charming follow-up to Link's Awakening that builds on that game’s beautiful aesthetic while introducing just enough new mechanics to feel truly distinct. The dubious performance and repetitive combat can drag, but this is largely an excellent adventure throughout.

Even if it wasn’t those things, it would still be rad just to finally play as Zelda for a full game. Mysterious purple rifts have begun opening up around Hyrule, sucking any nearby terrain, buildings,

New tricks and a classic style give Nintendo's latest Zelda a more casual, puzzly feel. And finally, Zelda's the star.